Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation
KEESAL YOUNG & LOGAN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $62,281 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Long Beach working in health care, education, youth development, and community and cultural activities.
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation gave $62K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,281
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,224
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (15 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 310 Golden Shore 400, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 436-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Medical Center Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were Iowa (4%), Illinois (2%), Indiana (2%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 28 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $124K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation Long Beach, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Rancho Los Alamitos Long Beach, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Public Library Foundation Long Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Blast Long Beach, CA | General Support | $4,250 |
| Ccej Long Beach, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | General Support | $3,991 |
| American Heart Association Des Moines, IA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bixby Knolls Community Foundation Long Beach, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Symphony Long Beach, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $80,143 | $87,341 | $62,281 | 28 | $62,281 | $37 |
| 2023 | $230 | $5,659 | $207,455 | $117,098 | 37 | $117,098 | $96 |
| 2022 | $409 | $389,122 | $120,499 | $120,229 | 41 | $120,229 | $148 |
| 2021 | $-1,331 | $10,566 | $124,424 | $124,084 | 48 | $124,084 | $70 |
| 2020 | $38 | $36,506 | $86,824 | $86,521 | 28 | — | $30 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation says it supports the library and encourages literacy and education; Long Beach BLAST says it works to improve academic and personal success for at-promise youth; and the Aquarium of the Pacific says its mission is to foster wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. Memorial Medical Center Foundation says it cultivates and administers gifts and funds for Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and its hospitals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $62,281. Grants ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest were Memorial Medical Center Foundation ($7,500), Rancho Los Alamitos ($6,000), Aquarium of the Pacific ($5,000), Long Beach Public Library Foundation ($5,000), and Long Beach BLAST ($4,250). The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel A Keesal Jr. as president and director; J Stephen Young as secretary, vice president, and director; Michael M Gless and Peter R Boutin as vice presidents and assistant secretaries; and John D Giffin, Neal S Robb, and Ben Suter as directors.
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation is led by Samuel A. Keesal Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel A. Keesal Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Suter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Stephen Young
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Giffin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal S. Robb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael M. Gless
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter R. Boutin
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Albert E. Peacock III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Beazley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa M. Bertain (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phillip Mc Leod (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Bocko (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Stemler (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation
How much does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation give each year?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation gave $62K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 37 grants.
What is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,224, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation give grants?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (16 grants).
Does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Medical Center Foundation ($7,500), Rancho Los Alamitos ($6,000) and Aquarium of the Pacific ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0458127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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